Gokce Uysal
Independent Researcher
Gokce Uysal is an economist who works on labor markets, education and private savings, with a special focus on Turkey. Her work on the labor market has focused on the disadvantaged groups in the labor market, such as women, youth and refugees. Recently, she has carried out research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor markets, household incomes and the household division of labor. Her articles have appeared in Journal of Economic Growth, Social Indicators Research and the International Journal of Educational Development. Gokce Uysal holds a PhD from University of Rochester. She is an independent researcher based in Toronto, and a Mercator-IPC Fellow 2019/20.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester, 2006.
- M.A. in Economics, University of Rochester, 2002.
- B.A. in Economics, Université Galatasaray, 2000.
- Robert College, 1994.
Experience:
- Vice Director and Researcher, Betam (Bahcesehir University Center for Economic and Social Research), November 2007 – present
- Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Bahcesehir University, November 2007 - present
- Senior Associate – Domestic Markets, Derivates and Arbitrage Is Investment, September 2006 – November 2007
- Instructor, Economic Statistics (Spring 2005, Summer 2004 and Summer 2003)
Latest Publications:
- Labor market dynamics and structural problems in Turkey (in Turkish), with Seyfettin Gürsel, 2012.
Unpacking the Effects of Covid-19 on Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence from Turkey
Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester, 2006. M.A. in Economics, University of Rochester, 2002. B.A. in Economics,... Read More
January, 2022
Working PapersThe Effects of COVID-19 on Labor Market Outcomes in Turkey
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December, 2021
Policy BriefsDoes Classroom Gender Composition Affect School Dropout?
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April, 2017
Working PapersThe Economic Impact of COVID-19 in MENA Region
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2020-05-01